On Tuesday October 31, 2023 a wind-driven wildfire damaged or destroyed buildings in rural Southern California.. The fire was reported at about 12:45 p.m. Monday, and about 1,300 homes and 4,000 residents were put under evacuation orders. The fire was contained 10% by nighttime but still threatened about 2,400 homes and other buildings. According to the Riverside County Fire Department “Extremely steep and rugged terrain [was] a challenge.” The cause of the blaze is currently under investigation.